soonerinjun,
with all due respect i think everyone here gets that OU will attempt to spread us out and get better athletes in space for match up issues. But that isn't always easier said than done. If that were the case OU would have won the league a year ago and definitely would not have been rendered totally inept in games like Oklahoma State. Even in the Iowa game OU had plenty of struggles offensively. If it were that easy Florida State wouldn't have gone through their downturn in recent years and, well, Miami would have kicked our asses up and down the field.
I think you get the point.
We understand the dynamics you pointed out and that is why there are plenty on this board who make the general assumption OU will win going away. That may indeed prove to be accurate.
I am of the belief that things have changed along both sides of the line for both teams since we last met. I think two of the biggest factors that determined last year's matchup was our general lack of athleticism along the offensive line matched up with your pass rushers. When we needed to pass we simply couldn't buy any time. If you remove the sacks, we ran the ball extremely well. But, facing a deficit, we were forced into completing some passes.
The other major difference is the changes along your offensive line, the absence of Broyles, and your pass rushing set. I am not sold on your running game...it didn't exist until late vs. UTEP and the other example is against Florida A&Whatever.
Ah appreciator of the game, I see.
I think I speak for Sooner Nation when I say ....Pfftt Miami.
That's like comparing a Ford to a Lexus.
So yes we will most definitely do what Miami attempted to do.
Except our running backs don't drop balls,our receivers and backs are better and we have Landry.
If you're relying on Miami for confidence then it's going to be a long Saturday for you.
Now the lines is indeed where the story of the game ultimately will unfold. You're absolutely right about these two teams being different from last yr in that regard. I think by now the B12 bro's would have learned that OU being down does not mean we are out. On the contrary, we use coaching and our athletes to find innovative ways to limit the effects of our weaknesses.
I think this is what you will see on Saturday. We have a large playbook we can utilize to give Landry time and room to throw, and of course we will try to run to further isolate your secondary.
I think on defense we all know whats coming from the Sooners for the most part. It will be combination packages to keep your OC guessing and
we'll take any big hit we can get.
This game will be about who can make the other team play it's tempo first. Given the advantages OU has this go around I think it's fair to say
This game is our's to lose.
I agree with your assessment that the lines will decide the game though. I'm confident we will play to our strengths and overcome Snyders superior O line. It's the only real matchup advantage you have on us and I don't believe it will be enough.
Should be a great game.
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Is playing dumb Emaws idea of trolling?
You're still children in that regard I guess. Enjoy the map.
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